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01 February, 2025
 

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Weekend adventures in Nicosia's taverns

Weekend adventures in Nicosia's taverns

With the advent of autumn's first month, warm weather lingers, and the curtain falls on summer vacations, ushering in a period of growing daily responsibilities....

Judge rejects Thanasis' family plea for exclusion

Judge rejects Thanasis' family plea for exclusion

Today, the judge decided to spare Thanassis Nikolaou from a serious questioning about his death. This decision came after considering his family's request, which was based on the fact that he used to work as a lawyer for the Legal Service....

Debate rages over Cyprus' efforts to deter migration through benefit cuts

Debate rages over Cyprus' efforts to deter migration through benefit cuts

A discussion about the benefits for asylum seekers has arisen recently due to violent and racist incidents in Chloraka and Limassol last week....

Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

Is Jack Straw's position the way forward?

In an opinion piece on Politico's website, Jack Straw, a former UK Foreign Minister (2001-2006) and Labour MP from 1979 to 2015, shared his thoughts on Cyprus joining the European Union in 2004, the EU's Inter-Governmental Conference (IGC), and how to solve the Cyprus issue. In summary, he argued that Cyprus should not have joined the EU in 2004 without resolving the Cyprus problem first. ...

Digital Agenda's €10,000 prize AI competition deadline extended

Digital Agenda's €10,000 prize AI competition deadline extended

The application period for the Digital Agenda Alpha stage Artificial Intelligence Competition has been extended. Kyriakos Kokkinos, the former Deputy Minister of Innovation, made this announcement on "SPOR FM 95.0" during the "news drill" show. Initially, the deadline was set for September 10th, but due to high interest, it has been extended to September 16th. ...

Lamb and goat prices jump 29% in a month

Lamb and goat prices jump 29% in a month

Once again, our door is greeted with a knock of concern as food prices continue to rise, placing financial strain on the daily lives of many consumers. ...

AI's role in shaping future warfare

AI's role in shaping future warfare

The war in Ukraine has brought about significant changes, including how wars will occur in the 21st century. These changes are quite substantial. Suddenly, everyone realizes that inexpensive unmanned aerial vehicles can inflict more damage than costly traditional military planes....

bbf: The second phase of repair and renovation work continues at the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos

bbf: The second phase of repair and renovation work continues at the Berengaria Hotel in Prodromos

The anticipated development of Cyprus’ most historic mountain resort, once called the ''Jewel of Prodromos,'' the Berengaria Hotel, is now in the second phase of emergency repair and renovation work by the well-known residential and commercial developer, bbf: which undertook the mission of the ambitious project to restore the legendary Berengaria Hotel....

TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

TechIsland Awards: The highly anticipated awards ceremony of the tech sector

The winners of the first ceremony in 7 categories...

Four accused of brutalizing child freelance dealer

Four accused of brutalizing child freelance dealer

"They treated me worse than an animal," said the young man who was beaten, burnt, and forced to snort cocaine by drug traffickers....

Cyprus building permits dip 7.4%

Cyprus building permits dip 7.4%

Building permits issued in Cyprus in the first half of 2023 dropped by an annual 7.4%, with the value of the permits rising by 16.5% and the total area by 3.0%, data released by the Statistical Service of Cyprus show....

Did you make the list? 2022-2023 scholarships announced

Did you make the list? 2022-2023 scholarships announced

The Cyprus State Scholarship Foundation's Board of Directors is excited to announce that on September 6, 2023, they released the names of individuals who have been awarded scholarships for graduate and postgraduate studies in both Cyprus and abroad for the 2022-2023 academic year. ...

Unmasking Jack Straw's biased agenda in Cyprus problem

Unmasking Jack Straw's biased agenda in Cyprus problem

In an article published in Politico, former British Foreign Secretary Jack Straw suggested dividing Cyprus. He argues that Britain, which guarantees the independence and territorial integrity of the Republic of Cyprus, cannot achieve a two-state solution on its own. ...

King Charles III pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on first anniversary of her passing

King Charles III pays tribute to Queen Elizabeth II on first anniversary of her passing

The King has remembered his late mother's "devoted service" and "all she meant" to the country on the first anniversary of her death....

Jack Straw's 'two-states' plea for Cyprus sparks fury and accusations

Jack Straw's 'two-states' plea for Cyprus sparks fury and accusations

The National Federation of Cypriots in the UK has dismissed an article penned by the British former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw in support of “two states” in Cyprus as “lacking substance and disregarding historical reality, international law and UK Treaty obligations to Cyprus.”...

Rainy days ahead

Rainy days ahead

The Meteorological Service has just released its latest forecast, and it seems like we're in for some weather excitement in the coming days....

AstroBank: agricultural and residential land up for sale

AstroBank: agricultural and residential land up for sale

AstroBank has listed agricultural and residential land in Nicosia, Larnaca, Famagusta and Paphos for sale at bargain prices....

payabl. backs fastest growing tech event in Cyprus

payabl. backs fastest growing tech event in Cyprus

payabl. announced as the Platinum Partner for Reflect Festival 2023...

Cyprus universities under fire for failing to denounce extremist violence

Cyprus universities under fire for failing to denounce extremist violence

After the troubling events in Chlorakas and Limassol, where right-wing extremists carried out violent acts, have you heard any teachers' unions speak out against these incidents?...

From 'Yes' to 'No' in the Annan plan saga

From 'Yes' to 'No' in the Annan plan saga

When we talk about the Annan Plan, we're not just referring to another proposal that was presented to us and rejected....

Appalling lack of accessibility revealed at Nicosia bus stop

Appalling lack of accessibility revealed at Nicosia bus stop

Disturbing images have surfaced, shedding light on the dire condition of a bus stop in Nicosia, where an elderly disabled individual was found waiting in distress....

Cyclone's fury claims 31 lives in Brazil

Cyclone's fury claims 31 lives in Brazil

Flooding from a cyclone in southern Brazil washed away houses, trapped motorists in vehicles and swamped streets in several cities, killing at least 31 people and leaving 2,300 homeless, authorities said Wednesday....

Dairy leader Alambra unveils €10 million eco-friendly milk facility

Dairy leader Alambra unveils €10 million eco-friendly milk facility

On Tuesday, September 5th, the grand opening of the new Alambra fresh milk factory took place....

Jack Straw's call for two-state solution in Cyprus

Jack Straw's call for two-state solution in Cyprus

Former UK Foreign Secretary Jack Straw has offered a proposal to resolve the long-standing conflict between the Greek Cypriot Republic of Cyprus and the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus (TRNC)....

New EU card to make travel easier for people with disabilities

New EU card to make travel easier for people with disabilities

The European Commission has unveiled a legislative proposal aimed at improving access to free movement for individuals with disabilities within the European Union....

Greece grapples with deadly floods amidst storm 'Daniel' (Video)

Greece grapples with deadly floods amidst storm 'Daniel' (Video)

Central Greece faces a dire situation as heavy rains from Storm Daniel have led to severe flooding in multiple areas. According to a report by Greek Reporter, the village of Palamas has been transformed into a massive lake,...

EU Commission's roadmap for seamless social security services

EU Commission's roadmap for seamless social security services

European Commission has proposed concrete steps to further digitalise the coordination of social security systems in Europe, in a dedicated Communication....

New bus lane opens, but where are the passengers?

New bus lane opens, but where are the passengers?

In recent days, there has been a lot of talk about the increased traffic at the entrance of Nicosia. Many people think this is because of the new bus lane that started operating on September 4th....

'History's Footnote': A satirical saga of new Cyprus

'History's Footnote': A satirical saga of new Cyprus

Theatre director Paris Erotokritou and graphic designer Demetris Soteriou have joined forces to create a satirical novella titled "History's Footnote: A Brief History of New Cyprus."...

Limassol riot sparks outrage as 13 suspects face scrutiny

Limassol riot sparks outrage as 13 suspects face scrutiny

In the wake of racially charged riots that roiled the coastal city of Limassol last week, significant developments in the legal proceedings have underscored the gravity of the situation....

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